Travel

Having an international data plan can make international travel a lot easier. You have instant access to maps and can keep in touch with your travel companions without worrying about purchasing a new SIM in each country. For years there’s been…

Sometimes, plans change and you’re forced to cancel a flight that you’ve been looking forward to for months. If you’ve ever been in a position where you needed to cancel a flight, you know the process can be both expensive…

The American Airlines AAdvantage program is the largest frequent flyer program in the world and has 4 public elite status tiers: Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum. The most benefits come with the Executive Platinum level, which is regarded…

If you practice yoga, you know that nothing feels quite as spiritually enlightening as rolling out your mat on the beach, at the top of a mountain, or overlooking the ocean. For a yogi who likes to get around, a…

The capital city of Italy is one of the most romantic and historic places in the world. Rome has a lot for you to explore and discover with its plethora of cobbled streets, beautiful architecture, Ancient ruins, and relics dating…

Perhaps the most famous Cathay Pacific lounge in the world, The Pier First, at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is renowned for its amenities, food, and classic minimalist luxury vibes. There are countless bells and whistles to look forward to,…

The Pier, Business Class Lounge is 1 of 5 lounges operated by Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The Pier, Business made headlines for offering a relaxation and meditation room featuring yoga instructional videos and quiet spaces for…

Emirates is the fourth biggest international airline, based on scheduled passenger-kilometers flown, and has a large fleet including the enormous double-decker A380. The airline’s vast route network, quick connections, and emphasis on quality meant that Emirates was the first choice…

Before jetting off on Singapore Airlines’ new A380 from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), my partner and I were faced with the decision of which of the 4 Star Alliance airline lounges to visit in the new Queen’s Terminal 2 complex:…

Seychelles is an African destination that ranks high on the exotic beach scale. Similar to Bora Bora and the Maldives, Seychelles is a remote place offering secluded beaches and incredible views. Located in the Indian Ocean off of the coast…

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the 12th busiest airport in the U.S. based on 2019 passenger numbers (46,336,452). EWR is a major hub for United Airlines, which operates from each of the airport’s 3 terminals and has sole occupation…

Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ) Aircraft: Airbus A350-900 (9V-SMK) Flight #: SQ338 Route: Singapore (SIN) > Dusseldorf (DUS) Date: September 22, 2018 Duration: 12hr 34min Cabin and Layout: Business class, 42-seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 19F Miles Used: 105,000 KrisFlyer miles per…

Feeding on the go can be a messy business if you aren’t able to seat your little one at the table with you. A travel high chair or booster seat can make mealtimes far less stressful. Don’t rely on restaurants,…

New York City and Boston are the East Coast’s most iconic cities, and while they’re relatively close, driving between the cities can be tough due to seemingly endless traffic. Because of this, a number of airlines have started offering near-hourly…

Hilton hotels have a reputation for quality, whether you’re staying at locations in North America or around the globe. In all, there are ~7,000 Hilton hotels in over 120 countries across 6 continents. The Hilton Honors hotel loyalty program makes…

Marriott Bonvoy points can be super valuable. Not only can you use them to stay at thousands of properties worldwide, but you can transfer them to super valuable (and hard-to-earn) airline mileage programs like Alaska Airlines and Asiana. With so…

There’s a great deal of variance within loyalty programs across the board. From specific accrual policies to award redemption prices to even points sharing policies, there is one thing that is absolutely certain: loyalty programs are impossible to keep track…

Airline: Qatar Airways (QR) Aircraft: Airbus A350-900 (A7-ALN) Flight #: QR99 Route: Doha (DOH) > Geneva (GVA) Date: January 26, 2019 Duration: 6hr 45min Cabin and Layout: Business class, 36 seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 5K Miles Used: 110,000 Asia Miles…

Wine, beaches, Table Top Mountain, game reserves, and safaris are some of the things that come to mind when you think of South Africa. Located at the southernmost point of the African continent, South Africa is a country with so…

Whether you are new to the cruising life or a regular seafarer, taking a vacation onboard a luxury liner is an affordable and fun way to see the world and make new friends along the way. Seasoned cruisers and rookies…

Who doesn’t love the thrill of planning a new trip and finally purchasing your flight tickets? Unfortunately,  sometimes life happens and you are forced to change your plans or cancel your ticket. Anyone who has gone through this before knows…